全新版大学英语Book 3 Unit 1 Changes in the way we live.ppt

American Attitudes Towards Changes Americans might be a nation most used to change who believe no one stands still. If you are not moving ahead, you’re falling behind. Traditions can be a guide, but not necessarily superior. Better and better ways can be found. Life is in constant change. American Attitudes Towards Changes It’s neither the strongest nor the most intelligent of a species that will survive, it is those who are most adaptable to changes. This pursuit of perfection leads to American’s positive attitude towards change and results in a nation of people committed to researching, experimenting, and exploring. Outline Discussion and debate: Whether city life is better than suburban life? 1. Each group should present an outline of advantages and disadvantages of city life or suburban life. 2. Select one representative to VOICE your group’s opinion Fresh air Healthy food Self-sufficiency Peaceful life More leisure time Less pressure Closer personal relationship Remote backward Underdeveloped Inconvenience in life Not well-informed of the outside world Hard manual labor Low income Text Organization Part I (Paras 1-3) The writer views his life in the country as a __________ and ________ one. Part II (Paras 4-7) Life in the country is _____ but yet sometimes very _____________. Text Organization Part III (Paras 8-11) After _____________ , the writer’s income was _______ ,but he and his family can manage to get by. Part IV (Paras 12-15) A tolerance for _______ and a lot of ______ have made it possible for the family to enjoy their life in the county. It’s a self-reliant sort of life. We grow nearly all of our fruits and vegetables. Our hens keep us in eggs, with several dozen left over to sell each week. Our bees provide us with honey, and we cut e